Drivers Meetings

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28/07/10…Pam Franz

This weekend will bring around another round of Drivers Meetings to be held to discuss the Draft Specification manuals for Modified Production and Junior Sedan divisions.

Saturday – 1.15pm at the Cairns Speedway complex there will be a meeting for Modified Production drivers.

Sunday – 11am at Sth Leagues Football Club Mackay there will be a meeting for Modified Production drivers followed by a meeting for Junior Sedans.

All interested persons are invited to attend these meetings, drivers, owners, pit crews, etc.

Bill Peall, Qld SSA Technical Representative will be present at all these meetings.  For more information phone Bill on 0407 791 449.

Kingaroy Speedway Upgrade

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22/07/10…Pam Franz

Upgrading work has already commenced at the Kingaroy Showgrounds, the home of speedway in Kingaroy.  With the new fence upgrades and new catch fence this will enable all divisions to run at the treelined picturesque Kingaroy Showgrounds complex. The South Burnett Speedway Club are very excited with these upgrades which include a new surface to be laid down. 

The track will be complete with a transponder loop being installed whilst construction work is happening.  Plans are to have all work completed by the first scheduled race meeting the 6th of November. 

South Burnett Speedway Club is counting on strong support from their members to help see this project through to completion. If you are available and would like to offer your assistance  please don’t hesitate to phone our new president Ashley Barron    (0438326217)  as many workers are required to help complete this project.  There will be various jobs and times where people will be required to help  mid week, before and after work, and weekends.

South Burnett members are reminded of the Daylight Machinery Inspection day being held this Sunday 25th July at the Showgrounds being held in conjunction with the fence works.

Geary Crowned SSA Champion – Qld

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20/07/10…SSA Media Release

The Super Sedan Association held their annual Presentation Dinner in Brisbane on Saturday night (July 17) to recognise the achievements of competitors throughout the 2009/2010 season.  Hosted by three-time Australian Super Sedan Champion Ron Pyne, more than 100 competitors and guests gathered at the Holiday Inn for a night of celebration and to acknowledge the outstanding performers of the last 12 months.

SSA President Paul Geary was confirmed as the winner of the season-long Freightliner Trucks Championship Series, with consistency and perseverance carrying the long time campaigner to his first SSA championship win.  After an inauspicious start to the series with a DNF in the opening round at Brisbane International Speedway, Geary was a model of consistency from this point with a remarkable run that included nine consecutive top ten results, six of which were inside the top five.  A minor hiccup in round 11 proved no obstacle as another top ten finish in round 12 was enough to clinch the championship when the final round at Gympie’s Mothar Mountain Speedway was ultimately washed out, leaving Geary more than 80 points clear of his nearest rival.

Steve Pearce also secured his best ever series result, finishing second in the championship ahead of former Modified Production pilot Michael Halley.  Gavin Northfield finished fourth overall ahead of Matt Williams, Colin Hockley and Craig Torr, with Darren Kane, Ian Brims and Barry Craft rounding out the top ten.  More than 60 drivers from three states took part in the 2009/2010 series, which is expected to be even bigger this season with a brand new Proton sedan for the 2010/2011 series champion courtesy of Ian Boettcher Proton.

The Sport Engines Development Series saw Justin Smithwick emerge as the series winner after a dominant display throughout the season that will surely see him move up to the championship series in 2010/2011.  Jason Campbell finished second in the standings, with Kyall Fisher clinching third in a great result for the Roma-based team.  Peter Smith, Lyall Fisher and Colin Moss were next in line ahead of Dempsie Pails, with Graeme Elliott, Brendan Doyle and John Tischler completing the top ten on this occasion.

In addition to his runner-up finish in the Development Series, Jason Campbell also picked up the Rookie of the Year Award.  In an outstanding performance given his lack of experience in the category, Campbell qualified on the front row for the Grenville Anderson East Coast Grand National at Lismore Speedway and led for much of the race in very illustrious company.

The prestigious Geoff McHugh Memorial Award was presented to Matt Williams, recognising his attitude, effort and achievement throughout the season, which included victory in the Queensland Championship and the $5000-to-win Hosepro Classic. Another Rockhampton-based driver in Craig Torr was awarded Best Presented Car and Crew, while Darren Kane picked up the Hard Charger Award.

Williams and Torr, along with Smithwick, Kyall Fisher and Lyall Fisher, were also afforded special recognition for their efforts in travelling extensively from their regional Queensland bases to support the SSA schedule.

Expressions of Interest Invited for Carline National Series

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11/07/10…NASR National Office

With the 2010/2011 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series race schedule confirmed, series organisers extend an invitation to competitors to submit an Expression of Interest for a place amongst the contracted driver roster and the chance to become eligible for tow money, series prizemoney, contingencies and provisionals. The revamped 2010/2011 championship schedule comprises nine events across four states, starting at Brisbane International Speedway on Monday, December 27.

Drivers wanting to be considered for a place amongst the contracted driver line-up should submit an Expression of Interest form to the National Association of Speedway Racing (NASR) no later than 14 August, 2010. Expression of Interest forms can be downloaded from the official series website at www.nationalsupersedanseries.com

For more information, contact Tony Parkinson on 0403 253070 or Chris Metcalf on 0410 500571.

2010/2011 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series Schedule

Round 1: Monday, December 27 – Brisbane International Speedway, Brisbane QLD
Round 2: Wednesday, December 29 – Mothar Mountain Speedway, Gympie QLD
Round 3: Saturday, January 1 – Charlton Raceway, Toowoomba QLD
Round 4: Friday, January 7 – Borderline Speedway, Mount Gambier SA
Round 5: Saturday, January 8 – Avalon Raceway, Geelong VIC
Round 6: Sunday, January 9 – Premier Speedway, Waarnambool VIC
Round 7: Saturday, January 22 – Murray Bridge Speedway, Murray Bridge SA
Round 8: Friday, February 25 – Morris Park Speedway, Dubbo NSW
Round 9: Saturday, February 26 – Parramatta City Raceway, Sydney NSW

The 2010/2011 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series is proudly supported by the following sponsors:
Carline Mufflers
National Association of Speedway Racing (NASR)
Speedway Sedans Australia (ASCF)
AFCO Shock Doctor